Frequently Asked Questions About Kaia Blockchain

What is Kaia?

Kaia is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for mass adoption of Web3, particularly in Asia. It delivers:

• 4,000+ TPS throughput
• Instant finality
• 1-second block times
• Full Ethereum EVM compatibility for seamless dApp migration

The ecosystem features developer-friendly tools, low fees, and robust liquidity from its ecosystem fund. Kaia prioritizes accessibility through integrations with major platforms like Kakao and LINE.

Ethereum Equivalence Support

Kaia supports all Ethereum Cancun EVM features (except EIP-4844 blob transactions). Key highlights:

• eth Namespace RPC API for Ethereum SDK/tool compatibility
• Kaia-specific transactions appear as Type 0 legacy transactions in Ethereum APIs
  👉 Explore Ethereum compatibility

Kaia Gas Policy

A dynamic gas fee model balances affordability and network stability:

| Feature | Benefit |
|---------|---------|
| Low base fees | Cost-effective transactions |
| Congestion-based adjustments | Prevents spam while keeping fees predictable |
| Partial fee burning | Deflationary mechanism |

Account Structure Innovations

Kaia separates private keys from addresses, enabling:

• Multisig implementations with customizable key weights
• Role-based keys (e.g., transaction, fee payer, admin roles)
• Key rotation without address changes

👉 Learn about advanced account management

Getting Started with dApp Development

Migration Paths:

1. Ethereum Projects:

   • Deploy existing ERC-20/721 contracts with zero modifications
   • Use MetaMask or Kaia Wallet browser extensions

2. New Builders:

   • Test contracts on Remix IDE with Kaia Plugin
   • Download Kaia SDKs (JavaScript/Java/Python)

Tutorials:

• Connecting MetaMask
• First smart contract

Node Providers & Testing

Public RPC Endpoints:

• ChainList (Mainnet)
• Kaia Status Page (Uptime monitoring)

Testnet Faucets:

• Kaia Faucet
• NODIT Faucet

FAQ Section

1. Is Kaia open source?

Yes! Contribute to Kaia Docs or explore the Github org.

2. Where to buy KAIA tokens?

Available on exchanges listed on:

• CoinMarketCap
• CoinGecko

3. Must I run my own endpoint node?

Optional. Use KAS for managed API access or self-host an EN for full control.

4. Slow node syncing?

• Verify hardware requirements
• Download chaindata snapshots for faster sync

5. How to check RPC endpoint status?

Monitor via:

• Kaia Scope (Mainnet)
• Kairos Scope (Testnet)

6. Where to find fee delegation samples?

SDK-specific examples:

• ethers-ext
• web3js-ext

Key Takeaways

• Ethereum developers can migrate dApps effortlessly
• Enterprises benefit from scalable infrastructure and low fees
• Users enjoy fast transactions via Web2 integrations

👉 Start building on Kaia today